The film is based on a century-old story of a charismatic preacher who travels to a small Swedish village, converts two young lovers and convinces them to part with their earthly possessions and move to the Holy Land.

“Jerusalem” was produced by SVT Drama in association with a number of Scandinavian co-financiers including Svensk Filmindustri and the Danish Broadcasting Corp.

It’s the third film from the Sales Co. to be handled domestically by First Look.

In July, First Look acquired the screen adaptation of Wallace Shawn’s play “The Designated Mourner,” starring Mike Nichols and Miranda Richardson,. Last year, First Look released the Dutch film “Antonia’s Line,” which received the Academy Award for best foreign-language film.